A Pilot Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Heavy Episodic Drinking. Issue 2 (30th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cotter, Elizabeth W.; Hawthorne, David J.; Gerker, Colin; Norman, Marianne; Fotang, Jenny P.
• Is Part Of: Journal of college counseling. Volume 24:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 178
• Page End: 192
• Publication Date: 2021-06-30
• Subjects: mindfulness -- college students -- heavy episodic drinking -- feasibility -- perceived stress; Counseling in higher education -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.194
• DOI: 10.1002/jocc.12184
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-0399

Abstract

Abstract : Approximately one third of college students report heavy episodic drinking (HED; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2019), defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks for men on a single occasion. This mixed‐methods study examined the feasibility of a mindfulness intervention intended to reduce HED. Thirty‐six students were assigned to either (a) a 4‐week mindfulness intervention or (b) a personalized email. The mindfulness group reported fewer weekend night drinks postintervention. Adaptations that can reduce barriers to attendance will be needed.